Maharsahtra Indus Corp goes for ERP worth Rs14 cr

MUMBAI: After computerizing its water billing system, land management system, accounting, building proposal automation system and file tracking system now, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), Government of Maharashtra, has signed an agreement with Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. to computerize multiple functions across the organization. MIDC will deploy Microsoft’s ERP software to streamline processes in the corporation, says a press release.

The adoption of the Microsoft ERP Package, at an estimate of Rs 14 crores, is the next step in the corporations IT implementation strategy. Microsoft Consulting Services will be directly implementing the ERP package in the next 18 months; and will be responsible for maintaining it for five years thereafter. 

Dr Kshatrapati Shivaji, CEO, MIDC, said, “We are committed to maintain Maharashtra’s leadership position in industrialization across the country. This can only be achieved by adopting cutting edge technology to facilitate our customers and improve the productivity of our employees. The adoption of Microsoft ERP should go a long way in helping us achieve our goal.” The decision to computerize the MIDC processes was taken during the first board meeting chaired by Shri Narayan Rane Hon’ble Minister, Industries, Government of Maharashtra, during which he reiterated his support to IT adoption by the corporation, as the release adds.

According to the agreement, MIDC will use the Microsoft ERP package, to computerize the multiple functions that the organization is responsible for. This is expected to deliver better and faster services to the investor community through a single window system, a better customer complaint redressal system, faster decision making and higher employee productivity.